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“Aquila’s productions are beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in effect.”–The New Yorker

One of the most revered novels of the twentieth-century, Fahrenheit 451, is Ray Bradbury’s dystopian tale of a bleak future where literature and knowledge are on the edge of extinction. Considered a work of science fiction when first published, Fahrenheit 451 has been debated for decades–issues of censorship, the effects of technology on society and literature and the means by which knowledge is gained–continue to be very real concerns today.

Written in 1953, Fahrenheit 451 has been reprinted dozens of times and was adapted for the stage by Ray Bradbury and in 1966, Fahrenheit 451 was directed by Francois Truffaut for the screen. With its skill at creating innovative and modern productions of great works of literature, the Aquila Theatre will bring new life to Ray Bradbury’s visionary parable of a society gone awry.

All seats reserve: $8

Davidson Faculty/Staff: $15

Public: $20

Season tickets available July 15. Individual tickets available September 5. Learn more about ticketing and the 2013-14 Smith Artist Series Season.